In this ArtBeat episode, artist Peter Hong-Tsun Chan guides us through a landscape of half-formed memories, where shapes and scenes echo with a subtle nostalgia. Reflecting on a childhood set between Hong Kong’s bustling energy and Toronto’s calm, Peter finds meaning in the objects, rituals, and places of his past—each carrying a resonance both grounding and elusive. His paintings hold these fleeting memories, allowing them to flicker gently between recollection and imagination.
Peter’s fascination with games of chance began in family Mahjong games, where laughter mixed with whispered strategies and a sense of thrilling unpredictability. These early moments with risk and luck sparked his journey into exploring the rituals and unknowns that shape our lives. His art doesn’t settle on conclusions but holds within it an openness, where chance and choice intertwine.
Next, Peter’s work will appear in a group show at New York’s Plato Gallery starting November 26, 2024, where he unveils a new motif: bread—simple, universal, and layered with symbolism. His journey continues next year with exhibitions in Beijing, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, expanding his exploration across cultures and memories.
Follow Peter’s work on Instagram at @peterchanart or visit peterchanart.com. Join us as Peter’s art opens a window into the interplay of memory, identity, and life’s subtle mysteries.
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